Tourism Hamilton Celebrates National Tourism Week

Hamilton, ON - Tourism Hamilton will celebrate National Tourism Week (May 26 to June 2) with a ‘Salute to Tourism’ live broadcast from the Visitor Centre, Lister Building, 28 James St. N. on Thursday, May 30 from 5:30 am to 6 pm in partnership with 102.9 K-Lite FM.

The annual Salute to Tourism event provides recognition to local Hamilton sport and meeting planner ambassadors for hosting their events in Hamilton and builds awareness of the city’s diverse selection of tourism assets through on-air interviews with tourism stakeholders throughout the day.

The public are invited to stop by the Visitor Centre for assistance with summer activity planning, maps, dining guides and more. They can also learn how to be a local tourism ambassador and enter for a chance to win tickets to the RBC Canadian Open on June 7 with overnight accommodations at the Sheraton Hotel Hamilton and a $100 gift card for Berkley North restaurant

Quick Facts:

• Hamilton attracts six million visitors annually who spend an estimated $530 million.
• In 2019, Hamilton welcomed 155 meetings, conventions and sport events to the city.
• Members of sport organizations, or local associations, interested in bringing their event or conference to the city, can visit www.tourismhamilton.com and click on ‘Sport Tourism’ or ‘Meeting Planner’ for more information.

“Tourism Hamilton works to establish Hamilton as an appealing destination for sport and convention delegates and leisure travellers resulting in substantial economic impact for the city. We look forward to celebrating Hamilton’s exciting renewal and to thanking residents for their contributions to our efforts.” - Sharon Murphy, Acting Manager Tourism and Events

Resources:

• www.tourismhamilton.com
• National Tourism Week